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PX56 YXZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,341 mi
Last recorded108,341 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 YXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 108,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 106,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 106,972 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,471 miles

Front Grill plastic damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing has slight damage

Pass 9 Feb 2023 103,820 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 103,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 101,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 101,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 100,574 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 100,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 98,384 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 98,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,464 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 92,461 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,931 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,931 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,865 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,593 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,817 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 68,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,715 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,774 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 43,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,821 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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PX56 YXZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX56 YXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PX56 YXZ registered?

PX56 YXZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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